Some Pedigree weight management canned dog food products are being recalled due to a potential choking risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Affected products may contain small pieces of blue plastic, the press release says, which entered
the food during the production process. The source of the plastic has
been identified and the issue resolved, according to Mars Petcare which manufactures the food.

Only cans of Pedigree weight management canned dog food varieties with the production codes shown below are included in the voluntary recall. Each product will have a lot code printed on the end of the can that begins with 209, 210, 211 or 212 and a Best Before date that falls between 2/24/2014 and 3/23/2014.

No other Pedigree products are affected. Consumers who have purchased the affected products are encouraged to discard the food or
return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange. The company has not received any reports of injury or illness associated with the
affected product.

The recalled food was distributed to retail customers throughout the
United States. For more information, call 1-877-720-3335 or visit www.pedigree.com.